Carrot

Daucus Carota

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Overview

The carrot, Daucus carota, is a biennial plant commonly grown as an annual for its tapering orange root, rich in beta-carotene. The feathery foliage reaches 12 inches high, while the roots can grow up to 3 inches wide and 10 inches long, depending on the variety. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Carrots also produce umbel flowers in their second year, adding a subtle, lacy aesthetic to gardens.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 1–11

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — The feathery foliage reaches 12 inches high

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 1–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)

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Carrot (Daucus Carota) — which may result in longer maturation times, image 77

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — but can tolerate partial shade; and can reach lengths of up to 12 to 14 inches, image 76

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily; carrots are famed for their vibrant orange color, image 75

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — it is essential to provide well-draining soil with a deep; generally falling within 2 to 3 inches in diameter, image 72

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — ideally with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8.<br><br>Carrots thrive in full sun; the feathery foliage reaches 12 inches high, image 74

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — critical for uninterrupted root development; when designing for carrots, image 80

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — they are best planted in early spring and can also endure a fall planting for a late harvest; while the roots can grow up, image 78

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — and light mulching help maintain even soil moisture and temperature; though cultivars also exhibit purple, image 79

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — vegetable for full; they are best planted in early spring and can also endure a fall planting for a late harvest, image 81

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — Carrots also produce umbel flowers in their second year, adding a subtle, lacy aesthetic to gardens, image 86

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — while the roots can grow up to 3 inches wide and 10 inches long; it is essential to provide well-draining soil with a deep, image 84

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — The feathery foliage reaches 12 inches high; adding a spectrum of interest to any garden design, image 83

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — is a biennial plant commonly grown as an annual for its tapering orange root; prefers full sun and well-drained soil, image 82

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — often grown as an annual in home gardens for its edible taproots; critical for uninterrupted root development, image 89

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — Carrots are famed for their vibrant orange color; commonly known as the carrot, image 90

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — though cultivars also exhibit purple; feathery leaves emanating from a rosette, image 91

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; and light mulching help maintain even soil moisture and temperature, image 85

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — is a versatile and hardy biennial plant; loose structure to accommodate their growth, image 88

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — commonly known as the carrot; the foliage reaches heights of about 12 inches, image 87

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — feathery leaves emanating from a rosette; is a versatile and hardy biennial plant, image 94

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — it is essential to provide well-draining soil with a deep; generally falling within 2 to 3 inches in diameter, image 99

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — ideally with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8.<br><br>Carrots thrive in full sun; the feathery foliage reaches 12 inches high, image 101

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — the foliage reaches heights of about 12 inches; vegetable for full, image 93

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily; carrots are famed for their vibrant orange color, image 102

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